Category: TN Promise

A graphic that states, "Next stop: Columbia University. Northeast State Community College grads Shanna Holt and Kate Casell are set to start classes at the Ivy League this fall!"

by northeastnation July 28, 2025

Northeast State to Ivy League: 2 grads heading to Columbia University

Many miles stretch between the rolling mountains of Northeast Tennessee and the skyscrapers that shape the New York City skyline,Continue Reading

by northeastnation November 24, 2020

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Northeast State welcomes you to a Virtual Open House on Dec. 8

Register now for the Virtual Open House happening Dec. 8 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., via Zoom video stream.Continue Reading

by northeastnation October 18, 2020

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Get help filing your FAFSA and apply to Northeast State

Good news. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open and accepting applications! Better news! Northeast State’sContinue Reading

by northeastnation May 19, 2017

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Evening and Distance Education transitioning to Multi-Campus Programs

The Northeast State Division of Evening and Distance Education has been approved to change its name. Effective July 1, EveningContinue Reading

by northeastnation September 16, 2016

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Northeast State hosts CollegeforTN training session

Northeast State hosted the Tennessee Higher Education Commission CollegeforTN counselor training session today at the Blountville campus. Counselors representing highContinue Reading

by northeastnation September 21, 2015

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Earn volunteer hours at Fairmont El fall festival Sept. 26

TN Promise students can earn volunteer hours this month when Fairmont Elementary School in Johnson City hosts its annual FallContinue Reading

The Art of the Meal with Chef Josh Murray - The Sound Bearier

Gordon Ramsay and Marco Pierre White started somewhere. The new Culinary Arts program at Northeast State boasts an instructor who knows his way around the kitchen. What's cooking on the Sound Bearier podcast? Chef Josh Murray and his students! Chef Murray brings an impressive resume and regional sensibility to this exciting new academic program. The Culinary Arts program at Northeast State leads the charge of exciting developments in the region's food scene. The Sound Bearier welcomes Chef Murray to talk about culinary arts, his time as a chef in the foodie mecca of New Orleans, and how certain dishes elicit generational memories we all share. Chapters (00:00:00) - The Sound Barrier(00:01:02) - Meet Northeast State's Chef Murray(00:08:25) - What can the culinary students expect from the program?(00:10:51) - What is the culinary arts program and the opportunities for students?(00:14:34) - Tennessean on New Orleans' culture(00:18:22) - Culinary Arts: Where Do the Technical Skills and Creative Skills(00:23:17) - The New NE State Student Center(00:25:32) - Post-Baccalaureate Culinary Arts Program(00:28:07) - What does a day in the life of a culinary arts student?(00:31:14) - What are some basics that maybe would surprise some people who aren't(00:32:59) - Food Network and the culinary industry(00:34:48) - Favorite dish made in the culinary industry(00:39:52) - What is it about food that creates a sense of comfort?(00:45:58) - Flavor of Broccoli(00:46:17) - How Does Geography Play Into a Restaurant's Taste?(00:50:15) - What kinds of partnerships exist within the Northeast State Culinary Program?(00:52:19) - What's the strangest kitchen tool?(00:58:19) - What's The Weirdest Dish You've Ever Had?(01:02:01) - Farmers Try Chicken Livers(01:05:16) - PODCAST: With Josh Murray(01:05:37) - Sound Barrier Podcast